Why take this course?
Explore Pharmaceutical Sciences:
This course provides the essential information and skills required for employment in the modern pharmaceutical sector. Learners acquire operational knowledge of the development of chemical-based and next generation, biotech-based therapeutics and their formulation into safe and effective medicines of high and durable quality. Using sophisticated apparatus and instrumentation, our graduates develop the bench and analytical skills that will give them a range of career options. In addition, we will help to grow the interpersonal skills required for you to interact with colleagues from other disciplines.
Course Structure
Year 1
Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics for Scientists, Learning and Development for Higher Education, Information Technology for Scientists, Scientific Computing, Current Scientific Issues through Enquiry Based Learning.
Year 2
Mathematics and Statistics, Gene Technology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Analytical Techniques, Organic Chemistry, Physical and Inorganic Chemistry.
Year 3
Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Science, Pharmaceutical Separations, Coordination and Bioinorganic Chemistry, Dosage Form Design, Pharmaceutical Spectroscopy, Pharmaceutical Synthesis, Pharmaceutical Materials, Professional and Transferable Skills for Pharmaceutical Scientists, Pharmaceutical Statistics, Quality Assurance and Good Manufacturing Practice.